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MEET THE IMPACT TEAM

The Impact Physical Therapy Team is comprised of compassionate, driven and experienced individuals that have one common purpose: To help you stay active and healthy so you can make memories with the ones you love. 

Contact us today so we can get to know each other. 

Dr. Eric Hefferon
Physical Therapist, Owner

Elijah earned his Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Heidelberg University before pursuing his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Midwestern University in Arizona. With a strong academic foundation and a background as a student-athlete, he is passionate about optimizing movement, injury prevention, and performance enhancement.

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Dr. Tamara Hefferon
Physical Therapist, Owner
PT, DPT, Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, Certificate in Dry Needling Dr. Tamara Hefferon is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has a strong passion instilling and empowering others to achieve optimum health, believing strongly in the mantra Exercise is Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona, with an emphasis in exercise physiology.

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Dr. Miki Williams
Physical Therapist
Dr. Miki is originally from Bulgaria. She immigrated to Dallas, TX with her family when she was 6 years old and grew up in Texas. She received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of North Texas in 2016 and moved with her husband to Arizona soon after.

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Dr. Elise Harris
Physical Therapist
Elise is originally from Akron, Ohio and received her Bachelor’s in Physical Education with a concentration Athletic Training from Denison University in 2011. She continued her education at Duke University, where she graduated as a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2014.

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Dr. Tina Spivey
Physical Therapist
As a proud Phoenician, Dr. Tina earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Arizona State University where she graduated with honors. She stayed in-state and received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.

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Dr. Uche Nwambuonwo
Physical Therapist
Dr. Uche was born in Nigeria and migrated to the United States in 1996. After finishing high school in Arizona, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Northern Arizona University. His compassionate nature and superb listening ear led him…

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Erin B Dehmlow
Director of Operations
Erin Dehmlow, is Impact’s Director of Operations. If you see her in the clinics, you may often hear her referred to as “B.” After graduating from University of Arizona, she received her Masters in Career Development from the College of New Rochelle in New York.

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Ashley Frye
Office Manager
Ashley is our experience specialist at Impact Physical Therapy. Her passions include instructing Pure Barre, staying active, live music, and quality time with family, friends, and her dog Billy. Ashley could also be described as a “foodie,”…

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Melissa Dozal
Front Office Coordinator
Melissa is originally from New Mexico but has lived in Phoenix since she was 7. She loves being a mom to Isaiah-22, Breanna-20, and Roman-9. Spending time and being intentional with family and friends is important to her.

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Dr. Olivia DeMichelle
Physical Therapist

Dr. Olivia is a Phoenix native who earned her Bachelors of Health and Exercise Science from the University of Oklahoma and Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Rockhurst University in Kansas City. During her time at Rockhurst, she utilized her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by working as the strength and conditioning coach for the Golf and Tennis teams.

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Dr. Matthew Koster
Physical Therapist
Dr. Matt was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He completed his undergraduate schooling at Calvin College (now Calvin University) earning a degree in Pre-Professional Kinesiology with a focus in Physical Therapy. Shortly following graduation, Matt explored his interest in personal training in San Francisco prior to beginning graduate studies at Franklin Pierce University in Goodyear, Arizona.

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Dr. Brianna Ramsey
Physical Therapist

Dr. Brianna Ramsey, PT, DPT, was born and raised in Peoria, Arizona. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training from Minot State University in North Dakota from 2013 to 2017. Bri traveled around North Dakota working as an athletic training student for various sports for her college and the surrounding high schools as well as receiving physical therapy experience at Trinity Hospital in ND. 

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Dr. Cassidy Elinski
Physical Therapist

I was born in Phoenix, AZ and grew up in Surprise, AZ. I have 3 sisters and my parents have the cutest doggo named Kody (Nickname Kody Bear) who is an Australian shepherd. I played soccer in middle and high school with my sisters! I went to NAU for undergrad and loved living in Flagstaff for 4 years getting to try different things like snowboarding and exploring different hiking spots.

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Dr. Elijah Brechbill
Physical Therapist

Elijah earned his Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Heidelberg University before pursuing his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Midwestern University in Arizona. With a strong academic foundation and a background as a student-athlete, he is passionate about optimizing movement, injury prevention, and performance enhancement.

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Nicole Fisk
Front Office Coordinator
I am an Arizona native and love the desert landscape. My husband and I stay busy with our son Paxton and our dog, Sammy. In my free time I enjoy working out, baking, reading, spending time with friends and family, and trying new restaurants.  I am a bit of a homebody but do enjoy a good day trip or visits to the beach!

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Dr. Leah Taylor
Physical Therapist
I grew up in a small town near Bloomington, Illinois, where I spent my childhood riding horses, playing sports, and creating music. I attended both undergrad and DPT school in Davenport, Iowa, and after graduating in 2022, I made the move to Arizona.

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Meagan Bobo
Front Office Coordinator
Hi, I’m Meagan, and I’m originally from Colorado, but I’ve called Arizona home for the last five years. I have three amazing rescue animals who keep me on my toes—Milo, my 4-year-old French Bulldog; Jade, my independent kitty; and Leo, my 2-year-old kitten who’s definitely taught me a lot about patience.

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Lara Jones
Front Office Coordinator
I am an Oregon native and I have lived in Arizona for almost 10 years. Outside of work, I love to spend time with my 2 great kids and my husband. I also love to cook, travel, and enjoy spending time outdoors… especially doing anything water related!

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Make an appointment and come see our office and meet the team. We look forward to making a difference in your life!

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